Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Paralegal in our Houston office. This position assists lawyers and non-attorney timekeepers with preparation of complex legal documents, mid-level legal research activities and other tasks related to the Public Finance practice group. Provides leadership in supporting firm, office and team initiatives and in support of management directives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Drafting and editing lengthy and complex documents in Microsoft Word and Excel.
2. Organizing and completing transaction transcripts; filing transcripts with the Texas Attorney General Division.
3. Extensive communication with clients through e-mail and telephone.
4. Coordinating and scheduling closings.
5. Generates revenue by meeting billable hour and other timekeeping expectations set forth by the firm. Proactively secures billable work, which may require working across teams and offices. Maintains current and accurate daily time log; inputs time records into firm’s time and accounting systems according to firm and outside counsel guideline. Accounts for complete workday.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred. Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification or specialty certificate provided by State helpful.

Experience: Minimum of three years of paralegal, or related business experience required; previous experience coordinating paralegal work or case clerks helpful.

Other Qualifications: Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local Rules. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills necessary to pull requested documents from online resources and familiarity with legal technology and computer databases required. Ability to train other paralegals and work efficiently and accurately under pressure, and present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and vendors. Ability to work overtime or travel, as needed, on short notice essential. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and input (typing) of information into computer. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through oral communication. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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